Today we’re going to dive into exactly what tick-borne relapsing fever is, how it’s transmitted, and the short and long-term effects a serious infection can cause. And most importantly we’ll cover how you can protect yourself from tick-borne relapsing fever and how to recover if you’ve caught this tricky bug.
What comes to mind when you think of a bug bite? Chances are a disrupted digestive system isn’t the first thing that pops into your head. But certain bug bites (like those that come from ticks) can have some serious consequences for your health – triggering a slew of differing infections known as tick-borne diseases…
If you or a loved one has suffered from Crohn’s disease, you may have been told that the exact cause of your misery is still unknown. They might have told you there are many possible causes for Crohn’s disease – age, ethnicity, family history, immunodeficiency, history of NSAIDs use, etc.
Recently, a drug called disulfiram has been receiving lots of attention for its broad range of potential uses. So, can one drug deter alcohol use, kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria, treat cancer, and eradicate Lyme disease? Let’s find out.
I’m sure you’ve heard all about outdoor air pollution and how it can negatively affect your health, but did you know that the air you breathe inside your home can have similar effects? In fact, it can be even more toxic than stepping foot outside. And recent research is finding that polluted indoor air may…
Do a quick Google search or flip through some popular health magazines and you’re bound to find countless “detoxes” and “cleanses” claiming to do everything from help you lose weight to clearing up your skin. One type of protocol that garners significant attention is a “liver cleanse” or “liver detox.” While purging our bodies of…
The Truth About Cholesterol Cholesterol could be described as the smoking gun of the last two decades. It's been responsible for demonizing entire categories of foods (like eggs and saturated fats) and blamed for just about every case of heart disease in the last 20 years. You are probably aware that there are many myths that…
Today we’re going to dive into exactly what BPA is, where it’s found, and why it’s such a threat to you and your family's health. And most importantly, we’ll cover exactly how you can protect yourself from this calamitous compound.
In one way or another, we’re all touched by depression. But if you or a loved one has ever sought help for depression, you’ve probably come across the same textbook explanation: Depression is a result of chemical imbalances in your brain that affect your mood. In other words, depression is “in your head.”
When the World Trade Center towers fell, carcinogenic substances were sprayed across an 8 mile radius. Asbestos, lead, beryllium, mercury, dioxins, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and PCBs covered lower Manhattan. Over 17 years later, we are still seeing the effects of this terrible tragedy.
